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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 624.12 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 624.12 and 156.12 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 624.12 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/624.12 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 624.12 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 97,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,437.61/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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